Who is billy mays?
Asked by
Mtl_zack (
6778
)
November 5th, 2008
why is he on every infomercial? why is he so credible? why cant they bring in a doctor, engineer, electrician, computer programmer or other specialist to promote the product? what;s so special about him?
Observing members:
0
Composing members:
0
14 Answers
He’s revered in his native Budapest as High Grand Champion Gesticulator.
He’s memorable – they hope you will also remember the product he is hawking so that next time you are in a store you will pick up Kaboom! or whatever because it sounds vaguely familiar.
He’s the love child of Ron Popeil and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
He’s just so damn LOUD. He certainly does attract one’s attention. He also makes one quickly reach for the remote…
I’m with augustian. He’s just about the noisest, most obnoxious pitchman on television today. Additionally, I think at least a quarter of the products he is promoting aren’t worth a damn anyway, in my opinion.
I do like Oxiclean, though!
Okay, I’ll give you that one, augustian. :o)
I think I may be addicted to Oxiclean.
My grandkids are going to have a third toe or something.
It can’t be that good for you…
Hi Billy Mays HERE…. sorry just had to say that. he’s someone who has made a living on infomercials selling products that aren’t sold in stores, but somehow I see them in a store near me soon after I see the infomercial.
@Nimis: Third toe?? Do folks in your family normally have only two?
Third BIG toe. Realized that after I posted too.
[sheepish look]
Billy Mays is so good, he could sell shoes to a dead man. That’s why they use him.
He’s just got a knack for being a salesman.
I’ve never bought anything from him and I’ve raised my kids to dissect the arguments and messages presented in advertising. :)
Answer this question 
This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.
Composing members:
0
